Coronavirus: 1.3 billion smokers urged to quit to reduce COVID-19 risks The cigarette industry is urged to stop making tobacco, as a study says smokers with COVID-19 are more likely to be seriously ill.

The SNP's Nicola Sturgeon and Welsh Labour's Mark Drakeford have so far refused to stick to Boris Johnson's UK-wide plan to tackle coronavirus. This evening their determination to go it alone risked making the UK laughing stock. During the daily briefing from Downing Street, Transport Secretary